How to pronounce dotcom
Say it like dot-KOM. Dotcom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOM).
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- dot
- KOM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dotcom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dotGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- KOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of dotcom
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dot-KOM.
What does dotcom mean?
- A company whose business is based around a website or primarily via the Internet.
- To convert to using or being based on e-commerce.
Where does dotcom come from?
From dot + com, from the DNS suffix .com.
Words that rhyme with dotcom
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dotcom.
Questions about saying dotcom
How do you pronounce dotcom?
Say dot-KOM. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɑtˈkɑm/. In British English it is /dɒtˈkɒm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dotcom?
Dotcom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOM). Broken into parts: dot · KOM.
Is dotcom pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /dɒtˈkɒm/ (dot-KOM).